On 2nd December 2012, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), celebrates its 41st National Day with great zeal and fervor, while advancing steadfastly and confidently on its path for more prosperity, unprecedented development and achievements in all spheres of life. The construction phase in the development story of the UAE, began with the wisdom, patience, loyalty and generosity of the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan last year on the occasion of country's 40th National Day paid rich tributes to the founding fathers and stressed that the UAE's achievements had catapulted the country into the ranks of advanced nations, thanks to the sincere and tireless efforts spearheaded by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his fellow founding fathers, who toiled in silence to initiate a march whose aims fit with our genuine national values and principles.'
